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President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has listed five ways the National Assembly can help restructure the country for the overall benefit of all Nigerians. Saraki, who spoke while declaring open a retreat organized by the Northern Senators’ Forum (NSF), in Katsina on Tuesday, also harped on the …

The Federal government has opened nationwide consultations with opinion leaders towards ending incessant farmers – herdsmen conflicts. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo opened the dialogue with the hosting of some traditional rulers from Adamawa at the State House in Abuja. The meeting was sequel to his visit to Adamawa on Dec. …

Brent crude oil prices jumped above $65 per barrel after the shutdown of the Forties North Sea pipeline knocked out significant supplies from a market that was already tightening due to OPEC-led production cuts. Brent crude futures on Tuesday, the international benchmark for oil prices, were at $ 65.07 dollars …

By Emmanuel Oloniruha Chief Raymond Dokpesi, founder of Daar Communication, who contested the PDP National Chairmanship position and lost, has congratulated the winner, Prince Uche Secondus. Dokpesi, who had earlier faulted the process of the party’s National Convention held in Abuja on Saturday, declared that “the delegates have spoken. “Ì …

President Muhammadu Buhari will participate alongside over 50 world leaders in the One Planet Summit in Paris, France on Tuesday, December 12, 2017. The summit, jointly organised by the United Nations, the World Bank Group, and the French Government in partnership with non-governmental organisations concerned about reversing the negative effects …

By EricJames Ochigbo, By Harrison Arubu, By Emmanuel Oloniruha Eagle Square, Abuja, venue of Saturday National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was on Friday adorned with posters of aspirants of various positions to be contested during the exercise. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the public …

President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday said that current changes to trade and investment policies by the government since it took office in May 2015 will help the nation to diversify the economy, attract more foreign investments and speed up the country’s industrialization. Speaking at the commissioning of two newly-established agro-based industries, …

The ongoing scourge of human trafficking and slave trade will become impossible if local governments are given opportunities to provide developmental activities at the grassroots to facilitate actualisation of aspirations of the people, Speaker Yakubu Dogara has said. Speaking when he received a delegation from National Union of Local Government …

Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State on Thursday adopted President Muhammadu Buhari as their candidate for the 2019 general elections. The party leaders, according to a statement by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Adviser to the President, Media & Publicity, also expressed their commitment and support to …

By Tukur Muntari President Muhammadu Buhari arrived in Kano on Wednesday for a two-day official visit to the state, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. NAN reports that Buhari was received at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport by Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje, members of the State Executive Council, Emir of …

The 8th Senate has passed the Second Reading of the 2018 Appropriation Bill. The Bill has been forwarded to the Committee on Appropriations and its various sub-committees for further consideration and budget defence by the various ministries, departments and agencies of the Federal Government. Speaking on the passage of the …

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja commended the Guards Brigade for demonstrating a high-level of discipline and professionalism expected from officers and men of the Nigerian Army. Speaking at the decoration ceremony of the Commander, Guards Brigade, Brig-Gen. Musa Yusuf as Major-General, President Buhari, according to Femi Adesina, his …

The 2017 Holy Ghost Congress of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, starts Monday, December 4, 2017 at the Redemption Camp, Kilometer 46, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The theme of the historic Congress is Songs of Victory and Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, the General Overseer, GO, of the RCCG, has said …

By Emmanuel Oloniruha, Cecilia Ijuo Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Sunday announced his return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), saying that he was returning as the issues that led to his exit had been resolved. According to a statement issued on Facebook by “Atiku Media Office” the announcement …

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will become solid after the successful conclusion of the December 9 National Convention. Addressing journalists after a visit to the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike at the Government House Port Harcourt on Sunday, Former President Goodluck Jonathan …

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that regional cooperation is now needed more than ever to combat the world-wide threat of violent extremism. Speaking at a bilateral meeting with King Abdullah II of Jordan, President Buhari, according to a statement by Femi Adesina, his Special Adviser (Media & Publicity) stressed …

My Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Aqaba, Jordan, to participate in a summit of Heads of State to review strategies in fighting terrorism. The summit, tagged, `Aqaba Retreat’, to be hosted by His Majesty, King Abdullah II of Jordan, would also look at ways at reinforcing joint security …

By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari will join other Heads of State in Aqaba, Jordan on December 2, to review strategies for fighting terrorism. The summit would also look at ways of reinforcing joint security structures that would be more proactive in preventing attacks. The President’s Special Adviser on Media …

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday night in Abidjan declared that all Nigerians stranded in Libya and other parts of the world will be brought home and rehabilitated. The President while speaking when he addressed Nigerians in the Diaspora, vowed to reduce the number of Nigerians heading for Europe illegally …

By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari arrived Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, for the 5th European Union-African Union (EU-AU) Summit slated for Nov. 29 and Nov. 30. The President was received at the Houphet Airport by Ivoiren President Alassane Ouattara. Those on the President’s entourage include governors Emmanuel Udom of Akwa Ibom …